Iris Santana

Iris Santana

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  1. Levophed vs. Neo

    I think another situation which arises and plays an important role is products promotional events. Levophed may have invested in research clinical studies which have made quite an impression to the medical community. Either way Levo must be good . It...
  2. Please help my fix my resume!!!

    I would definitely lose the GPA and probably the dean's list and founders scholarship recipients. It is nice but I do not believe that it will really make a difference. It seems you had a pretty good clinical experience which is a plus . Do consider ...
  3. Nurses Say the Darnedest Things!

    We definitely say the darnedest things but in all reality so does every human being. I like the orders for free water as if it were really free and it is amazing they haven't started ordering the brand name waters and charging triple for the adminis...
  4. Not My Fault, But Worried Anyway

    You are doing fine. Relax and enjoy the ride. These occurrences are very normal . In the medical field we have to understand that it is a practice and as we practice we do get better. I am sure that the next time these situations arise you will be a ...
  5. Factory worker one day ... nurse the next?

    Be anxious about nothing. Let your soul be at peace because you really have no control as it is God who is in control. We really can not do anything about the nursing degree promotion. Anyone going into nursing for money and not having the heart for...
  6. would i have enough experience after a year tooo

    Floaters usually are appreciate by most units because they would not have the help otherwise. It is important to always communicate with the charge nurse , be a team player and ask questions as needed without fear of repercussion. Floating is a great...
  7. I don't feel like i did the right thing...

    You did great. You are a true patient advocate . It is fine to formulate a plan of care and have it fail. The important thing is that you tried your best to keep her from having to be intubated. We are there to monitor and assess the Rx plan impleme...
  8. Anyone ever heard of a policy like this??

    Unfortunately policies are policies. It is a major problem I suppose for hospitals to not have staffing on the weekend. We all prefer not to work on weekends that is a fact . In order to assure staffing institutions must have some type of reinforceme...
  9. A Question to Nurses and Nursing Students.. HELP ME!

    Depending in what area of nursing you will be working you may not have to deal with bodily secretions. You have to clarify is it upsetting to your stomach or does it scare you. If it is a phobia then it is a psychological thing. If it is upsetting to...
  10. From the Other Side of the Bed Rails - When the Nurse Becomes the Patient

    You know I am really astounded by what you are commenting. I strive to always give the up most quality patient care . In fact I know that my standards are above average standards because I work for God Almighty. I cannot comprehend how once relative...
  11. New grad and NO JOBS!!

    Not sure of your location or what your prior experiences are or interest. I have found that all it takes to nurse is having the theory and being able to apply it clinically. When I graduated I had a difficult time due to lack of past work experience....